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Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Sixty
Damian’s throat tightened the moment he heard his father’s voice.He didn’t need anyone to tell him—he already knew his father was talking about the scandal caused by the leaked audio recording.“Am I talking to a ghost, you fool?!” his father barked, his voice sharp enough to cut through bone.Damian swallowed hard, shutting his eyes for a moment to steady his breath before opening them again and forcing himself to speak. "I... I don't know how it happened, Father. It's—""You don't know how it happened?" his father scoffed, cutting him off."You really said that just now?" he scoffed again."You know… the biggest mistake of my life was leaving the company in your hands. You’ve always been a disappointment, and now you’ve proven it beyond a doubt.” His father's voice was laced with regret, disgust, and anger.“With your level of incompetence, I doubt you’re even capable of running one of the subsidiaries. I should have tested you with that first before trusting you with the entire gr
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Sixty-one
Still inside the car, sweat beaded on Damian's forehead, rolling down the side of his face like the slow drip of impending doom, even as the AC blasted at full speed.He didn’t even wipe it away because his mind was too clouded with thoughts of what awaited him.His fingers were now gripping the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles turned white as his father’s words, "Consider yourself disowned. You are no longer my son," echoed in his mind.The weight of humiliation settled deep in his chest because he knew that his father's decision was absolute.He had never known a life without wealth, without privilege. He had always been his father’s son—untouchable, respected, feared. Now? Now he was nothing—it was being stripped away like a filthy rag. The thought alone sent a wave of panic crashing over him.The sleek interior of his Maserati felt suffocating now, like a luxurious coffin."Fuck!" he shouted, voice cracking."This can’t be happening. This can’t be real," he muttered, lo
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Sixty-two
Damian’s grip tightened around the steering wheel as his car inched closer to Copper Group’s headquarters.The entire street was a mess of flashing cameras, raised microphones, and reporters jostling for position.The second his car slowed down, they swarmed like vultures, slamming their palms against the window, their voices blending into a chaotic blur.Before opening the door, he took a deep breath and stepped out.He had already rehearsed what he would say. The truth—or at least, his version of it—had to sound convincing.The second he stepped out, the crowd exploded."Mr. Hayes! What do you have to say about your company’s alleged use of the chemical compound in the production of Lurexorin?”“Are you admitting to risking the lives of consumers?”“Now that the government has sued and shut down all your subsidiaries till the legal proceedings, what is your next move?”The questions came rapid-fire, the microphones shoved so close to his face that he had to resist the urge to knock
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Sixty-three
The tension in the air was sharp enough to slice through skin. Slowly, Damian turned to face his father, just like everyone else was doing. The company security bowed respectfully to his father.His father stood a few feet away, flanked by two stiff-looking guards in suits, his expression unreadable but his eyes full of disgust—locked right on Damian.But Damian didn’t care about any of that. He tried to take a step forward, hoping to silently plead with him.Only, he didn’t even get that far, as his father’s eyes stopped him cold, followed by his voice—icy and filled with disdain—as he pointed at him like he was something rotten.“I told you, didn’t I? Stay away from anything that carries the Hayes name,” his father snapped, loud enough for the whole crowd to hear.The reporters froze for a moment—then chaos as cameras flashed like lightning and gasps echoed through the crowd. They rushed past the barricade, desperate to catch every second of the disaster unraveling right in front
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Sixty-four
Ever since that leaked audio started blowing up online, Vanessa had been freaking out—and Damian still wasn’t answering her calls.Now, in her room, she was pacing back and forth, relentlessly calling him again and again until her door suddenly burst open.Her heart nearly jumped out of her chest, eyes wide with panic—until she saw it was just her sister, Yvonne.“You scared the hell out of me!” she snapped, lowering her hand from her chest.“Why did you just barge in like someone was chasing you?”Yvonne’s brows were knitted in concern. “You haven’t seen the breaking news, have you?”Vanessa groaned, clearly irritated. “What now? Don’t tell me it’s about the expose on Damian and the Copper Group?”“Didn’t we all get to know about that like some minutes ago in the living room?” Her face tightened even more.Yvonne shook her head, still breathless from running. “No, it’s something else.”She paused to catch her breath, studying Vanessa’s still-clueless expression. “Yeah… you definitely
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Sixty-five
The dim lights of the bar cast a warm glow across the wooden counter.It was nearly empty, just the way Ethan liked it.Soft jazz played through the speakers, blending with the quiet clink of ice in glasses and the low murmur of a few scattered conversations.In the corner, the bartender lazily wiped down glasses, clearly not interested in anything past the edge of the bar.Ethan sat alone in a booth, one hand wrapped around a glass of whiskey, the other holding his phone.He took a slow sip, eyes locked on the screen as one of the trending videos of Damian's father officially cutting ties with his own son played.Ethan had seen it more times than he could count, but it still made him grin.“From this day forward, I no longer recognize him as my son.”As the words echoed through the speakers, his grin grew wider.Then, he let out a small chuckle, tilting the glass as he muttered under his breath, “Good.”He knew Damian's father's decision was a strategy in order to protect the company
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter One
Moans. Not just any moans—Vanessa’s. The woman he had loved, the woman he had sacrificed so much for. Ethan Cross stood frozen outside the door as his grip on the doorknob tightened. The message she had sent earlier replayed in his mind: I want you tonight. Was this what she meant? Was this some sick joke? His pulse pounded in his ears. His stomach churned. Before he could think twice, he kicked the door open. CRASH! The door slammed against the wall, revealing the twisted reality inside. Vanessa lay sprawled beneath Damian Hayes, the notorious rich playboy known for treating women like disposable toys. Their sweaty bodies intertwined in the dim light, the sheets barely covering their shame. Vanessa gasped, grabbing the sheets in mock modesty, but Damian? The bastard grinned. “Oh, well, shit. Looks like the Piggy finally found his way home.” Ethan’s world tilted. His heartbeat thundered in his chest. This can’t be happening. His voice cracked. “Vanessa…?” S
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Two
Ethan groaned as he stirred, the scent of blood still thick in the air. His body no longer ached. Instead, a strange energy pulsed through him, as if a dam had burst open inside his veins. His fingers curled. The ring on his hand glowed faintly. “What the hell…” A flood of knowledge crashed into his mind—techniques, movements, abilities far beyond his understanding. His breath hitched. It was as if an ancient force had awakened within him. Before he could process it, a snarl echoed through the dimly lit cage. The dogs. Their once-aggressive stance wavered. One by one, they whimpered and backed away, their heads lowering. They’re… bowing? To me?Ethan’s heart pounded. He took a cautious step forward. The strongest of the pack—a monstrous black hound with piercing red eyes—let out a low growl, but it wasn’t threatening. It was submissive. A grin tugged at Ethan’s lips. Whatever had changed within him… it was real. A sharp gust of wind swept through the cage, car
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The dim lights of the bar cast a warm glow across the wooden counter.It was nearly empty, just the way Ethan liked it.Soft jazz played through the speakers, blending with the quiet clink of ice in glasses and the low murmur of a few scattered conversations.In the corner, the bartender lazily wiped down glasses, clearly not interested in anything past the edge of the bar.Ethan sat alone in a booth, one hand wrapped around a glass of whiskey, the other holding his phone.He took a slow sip, eyes locked on the screen as one of the trending videos of Damian's father officially cutting ties with his own son played.Ethan had seen it more times than he could count, but it still made him grin.“From this day forward, I no longer recognize him as my son.”As the words echoed through the speakers, his grin grew wider.Then, he let out a small chuckle, tilting the glass as he muttered under his breath, “Good.”He knew Damian's father's decision was a strategy in order to protect the company
Chapter Sixty-four
Ever since that leaked audio started blowing up online, Vanessa had been freaking out—and Damian still wasn’t answering her calls.Now, in her room, she was pacing back and forth, relentlessly calling him again and again until her door suddenly burst open.Her heart nearly jumped out of her chest, eyes wide with panic—until she saw it was just her sister, Yvonne.“You scared the hell out of me!” she snapped, lowering her hand from her chest.“Why did you just barge in like someone was chasing you?”Yvonne’s brows were knitted in concern. “You haven’t seen the breaking news, have you?”Vanessa groaned, clearly irritated. “What now? Don’t tell me it’s about the expose on Damian and the Copper Group?”“Didn’t we all get to know about that like some minutes ago in the living room?” Her face tightened even more.Yvonne shook her head, still breathless from running. “No, it’s something else.”She paused to catch her breath, studying Vanessa’s still-clueless expression. “Yeah… you definitely
Chapter Sixty-three
The tension in the air was sharp enough to slice through skin. Slowly, Damian turned to face his father, just like everyone else was doing. The company security bowed respectfully to his father.His father stood a few feet away, flanked by two stiff-looking guards in suits, his expression unreadable but his eyes full of disgust—locked right on Damian.But Damian didn’t care about any of that. He tried to take a step forward, hoping to silently plead with him.Only, he didn’t even get that far, as his father’s eyes stopped him cold, followed by his voice—icy and filled with disdain—as he pointed at him like he was something rotten.“I told you, didn’t I? Stay away from anything that carries the Hayes name,” his father snapped, loud enough for the whole crowd to hear.The reporters froze for a moment—then chaos as cameras flashed like lightning and gasps echoed through the crowd. They rushed past the barricade, desperate to catch every second of the disaster unraveling right in front
Chapter Sixty-two
Damian’s grip tightened around the steering wheel as his car inched closer to Copper Group’s headquarters.The entire street was a mess of flashing cameras, raised microphones, and reporters jostling for position.The second his car slowed down, they swarmed like vultures, slamming their palms against the window, their voices blending into a chaotic blur.Before opening the door, he took a deep breath and stepped out.He had already rehearsed what he would say. The truth—or at least, his version of it—had to sound convincing.The second he stepped out, the crowd exploded."Mr. Hayes! What do you have to say about your company’s alleged use of the chemical compound in the production of Lurexorin?”“Are you admitting to risking the lives of consumers?”“Now that the government has sued and shut down all your subsidiaries till the legal proceedings, what is your next move?”The questions came rapid-fire, the microphones shoved so close to his face that he had to resist the urge to knock
Chapter Sixty-one
Still inside the car, sweat beaded on Damian's forehead, rolling down the side of his face like the slow drip of impending doom, even as the AC blasted at full speed.He didn’t even wipe it away because his mind was too clouded with thoughts of what awaited him.His fingers were now gripping the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles turned white as his father’s words, "Consider yourself disowned. You are no longer my son," echoed in his mind.The weight of humiliation settled deep in his chest because he knew that his father's decision was absolute.He had never known a life without wealth, without privilege. He had always been his father’s son—untouchable, respected, feared. Now? Now he was nothing—it was being stripped away like a filthy rag. The thought alone sent a wave of panic crashing over him.The sleek interior of his Maserati felt suffocating now, like a luxurious coffin."Fuck!" he shouted, voice cracking."This can’t be happening. This can’t be real," he muttered, lo
Chapter Sixty
Damian’s throat tightened the moment he heard his father’s voice.He didn’t need anyone to tell him—he already knew his father was talking about the scandal caused by the leaked audio recording.“Am I talking to a ghost, you fool?!” his father barked, his voice sharp enough to cut through bone.Damian swallowed hard, shutting his eyes for a moment to steady his breath before opening them again and forcing himself to speak. "I... I don't know how it happened, Father. It's—""You don't know how it happened?" his father scoffed, cutting him off."You really said that just now?" he scoffed again."You know… the biggest mistake of my life was leaving the company in your hands. You’ve always been a disappointment, and now you’ve proven it beyond a doubt.” His father's voice was laced with regret, disgust, and anger.“With your level of incompetence, I doubt you’re even capable of running one of the subsidiaries. I should have tested you with that first before trusting you with the entire gr
Chapter Fifty-nine
With the directors and executives gone after Damian reluctantly took Ethan’s advice to leave, only three people were left in the boardroom—Ethan, Magnus, and Lara.The air still carried the weight of the chaos that had unfolded.Ethan leaned back in his chair.Lara, still shocked as to how everything had happened, just like Magnus, turned to Ethan."But how did you know about it?" Her voicewas laced with confusion."The flaws in the deal, the hazardous chemical compound used in the drug’s production, and not to mention the recording."She gave a slight shrug. "I mean, no one caught it. Not even the legal team after reviewing it for weeks. But you—"Magnus scoffed. “Obviously, it’s the superior intellect that comes with being the ring bearer and King of the World."“Because if someone like me—who has spent weeks dissecting that damn proposal—missed those flaws, yet he spotted them in just a few days…"He gave a slight shrug. "Well, that’s the only explanation that makes sense."Ethan
Chapter Fifty-eight
The moment the words left Mr. Gareth's lips, the boardroom fell into stunned silence.Damian's face drained of color, his breath hitched, and his jaw slackened. His fingers twitched slightly as if trying to grasp onto something—anything—that would make this nightmare unreal.“Government agencies… stormed the factory?” His voice came out hoarse, barely a whisper, yet the weight of those words crushed his entire being.His body stiffened as if caged by an invisible force.“Sir, you need to get here fast because they’ve found the Perchloroacetate since they showed up unexpectedly.” Mr. Gareth’s voice was rushed.But Damian barely registered his words. His mind was elsewhere, fixated on how Ethan had pulled it off.He knew it was Ethan’s doing—the smug look on his face said it all.Fury burned in Damian’s eyes as Ethan stared him down.Meeting Damian's gaze, Ethan leaned back in his chair, his expression unreadable as a flicker of amusement played in his eyes.He sipped his water as if th
Chapter Fifty-seven
Ethan knew Damian wouldn’t admit to anything. He was sure Damian was already crafting a way to deny it.What Damian didn’t know was that John, as an activist, had anticipated the outcome of the meeting when he realized that the regulatory inspectors had deliberately overlooked the chemical compound during their factory visit.That’s what triggered his research.And when he confronted Damian, he came prepared—hiding a recorder on his body to capture every word.Among the files Lara had submitted to Ethan was a list of employee records across the company and its subsidiaries.Ethan found it suspicious that John had been terminated just three months into his employment for a trivial reason.John was forced to disappear with his family from Damian after he handed the evidence over to the police and found out that Damian had the cops on his payroll.But Ethan had tracked John down yesterday. He found John in a hidden location, living in secrecy with his family—his instincts guided him stra
